This customer first approached us to wire up an off-grid system they had bought online. Unfortunately, the parts they ordered were not compatible and we had to order new equipment to make it work. This included installing (24) SolarWorld 240watt modules and an Outback Power systems off-grid inverter combo. We were able to keep their Read more about 5.76 kW Residential System – Carencro, LA[…]
April 15, 2011 BATON ROUGE, LA – April 15, 2011 – Gulf South Solar, a distributor and integrator of renewable energy systems for the Gulf South region, announced today the completion of an 18.5 kW grid-interactive residential solar power system in Baton Rouge. This tops the previous record of an 18.0 kW Outback/SolarWorld system Gulf Read more about Gulf South Solar Deploys OutBack Power Inverter Systems in Largest Grid-Interactive Installation in the Southern US[…]
With rapidly increasing global module production volumes, managing the environmental footprint of PV module manufacturing has taken on great urgency. Solar energy’s supporters and detractors alike readily acknowledge the potential environmental and public-health risks that manufacturing can pose. Myths, misinformation and corporate opacity, however, often interfere with honest dialogue about the problem and investigation into Read more about Who Is Keeping PV Clean? New Rankings Reveal The Top 10 Manufacturers[…]
Sallye Holloway was interviewed recently about her experience on Going Green with solar. You can watch the whole show or just a clip at the link below at the Louisiana Public Broadcasting website. The second video “Background Information” features Sallye. http://beta.lpb.org/index.php/publicsquare/topic/03_11_-_how_green_is_louisiana/
With the most generous renewable rebate program in the nation, Louisiana positions for a solar boom. Solar Today Magazine article quotes GSS founder Jeff Shaw in their article… http://www.solartoday-digital.org/solartoday/20101112#pg20
Gulf South Solar’s owner is featured in the Solar Job Spotlight by the Solar Energy Industries Association “SEIA” Read the article on their website: http://www.seia.org/cs/solar_job_spotlight_jeff_shaw
Best in the nation, still – Louisiana has enjoyed the “best in the nation” solar tax credit since 2008. Even today, with all the talk about the tax credit going away, you can get 50% back, up to $12,500 on your solar power system. The Louisiana residential tax credit will expire on December 31, 2017, While this is amazing, Read more about 2013 Solar Tax Credit Changes[…]
“Louisianan Lights The Way” is the title of this months spotlight on an American solar hero. Each month Solar Today magazine features a solar hero and this month it’s GSS owner Jeff Shaw. Read the article here: http://www.solartoday-digital.org/solartoday/201004#pg14
Video Archive GSS Installation Featured on NBC 33 http://www.nbc33tv.com/news/extra-green-going-green GSS Video Documenting a solar installation for the Make It Right Foundation Dave McNamera Covers one of GSS’s solar installations for the Make it Right Foundation http://bayoudigital.com/solarenergy.html LPB Covers Tax Credits To view the interview, go to http://www.lpb.org/programs/swi/capitolbeat.html and select “May 6th”. The solar segment is Read more about In the News[…]
Their journey began in London this past May and has taken them through France, China, Iran, Libya, Egypt and now finally America – just to name a few. Susie grinned widely, as she always does, when we asked her about when they would arrive back in London. Cycling an average of 85 miles a day, they plan Read more about SolarCycle Team Says Goodbye to Baton Rouge and GSS team[…]
http://www.thesolarcyclediaries.com/?p=1141 On the last leg of their round-the-world bicycle expedition promoting solar power and cycling, the UK’s SolarCycle team will stop in Baton Rouge The Louisiana Solar Energy Society (LSES.org) along with Gulf South Solar and Baton Rouge Advocates for Safe Streets (BRASS) invite you to the Gulf South Solar Training Center to meet the Read more about SolarCycle Team Arrives at Gulf South Solar[…]
Emily Turner / NBC33 News, January 5, 2010 “Tax season is here and this year many folks, especially Louisiana residents, are getting extra green for going green…” For the rest of the story and to view the video, click here.
PV301: Advanced Solar Installation Case Studies Date: December 11, 2009 Cost: $125 TIME: 9am-1:30pm LOCATION: GSS Training Center, Baton Rouge Course Description: Instructors will guide their class through a simple case study progressing to more complex ones. Lunch will be provided. Who Should Attend? This class is ideal for installers, dealers and electrical or building contractors Read more about Registration is Open for New Solar Classes[…]
On October 25th, community members from around New Orleans came together to make a statement that we need action against climate change. Much like the Step It Up events in the past, the 350 event focused on the need to reduce the carbon in our atmosphere to 350 parts-per-million. Citizens gathered at Congo Square in Read more about Gulf South Solar Provides Power for the 350 Event in NOLA[…]
Registration for the PV101 Solar Basics course schedule for Friday, November 6th closes on Wednesday at 5pm. There are only a few slots left – don’t miss this opportunity! Check our Solar Training courses often for the latest in solar workshops for homeowners and advanced courses for dealers. Date: Friday, November 6th Time: 11am – 2pm Cost: $75 (includes lunch) Read more about PV101: Last Call for Registrations[…]